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Re: 10 Pro-Gun Myths, Shot Down

bgreenway — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 12:03:49 -0000

"Fact", You Keep Using That Word, I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means.

Re: Motorola DCT6412 review, via Comcast digital cable

bgreenway — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 14:11:24 -0000

Hi Dan, This was something they updated the DVR's with recently. Before it was easy to overshoot the beginning of the program return, now the DVR backs up about 2 seconds, so in essence you can skip forward all the way until you see video, release the button and not have to worry about missing anything.

To each their own I guess, but I actually like this change.

Re: Denon AVR-3310CI Receiver Review (Part 2)

bgreenway — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:27:19 -0000

Hey Russ, the B&W CM8 (not sure if that’s what you're looking at) is rated at 88dB and the Atlantic 8200e's are at 90dB. Neither are exactly what I'd describe as super efficient speakers and w/o testing them directly and specifically testing them in your room it'd be hard to say.

This is the kind of scenario where a local dealer (offering the same price) comes in handy. If you could try the receiver out at home or even bring in your speakers to the shop you'd probably feel a lot safer in the purchase.

In lieu of that I'd say there are two other relevantly good options. The first is to just look at something like the 4310CI on closeout somewhere, that’s a little beefier amp. The other might be to just try the 3310CI and if you feel like its not cutting it, add 2 or 3 channel amp to the receiver, it still may come out cheaper than a higher wattage 2011 model receiver.

Re: Netflix Streaming for the PS3 and XBox 360

bgreenway — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:06:19 -0000

Yep, just wish there was one on the console.

Re: Avatar Review: I Was Wrong

bgreenway — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:27:45 -0000

Yeah, they're still on the REALD non-shuttered glasses.

Re: CEDIA 2009 Wrap-Up (Continued)

bgreenway — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:46:32 -0000

And now Jim Thiel passes away... http://cli.gs/BV2NzG

Re: How to: Wall mounting a LCD or Plasma

bgreenway — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:52:07 -0000

Funny you should ask..
http://www.hometheaterblog....

Re: Gefen 2×1 HDTV Switcher, review

bgreenway — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:12:33 -0000

Sometimes its tough to keep parts on the shelf for products that are several years old, especially at these price points. Luckily my switcher is still working like a champ, sorry to hear you had problems with yours.

Re: How to: Wall mounting a LCD or Plasma

bgreenway — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:08:13 -0000

Matt, just the typical hit two studs if it all possible, that's the important part.

Re: How to: Wall mounting a LCD or Plasma

bgreenway — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:06:31 -0000

Bob, that's not all that uncommon, nothing to worry about.

Re: How to: Wall mounting a LCD or Plasma

bgreenway — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:58:33 -0000

Hi "Name"

Our local building code doesn't require plenum rated cable in residential dwellings. Getting into the various state and county codes is far beyond the scope of this article, but by all means keep the NEC and various building codes in-mind when running cabling.

Re: How to: Wall mounting a LCD or Plasma

bgreenway — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:16:25 -0000

Christina, see this post, I hope it helps:
http://www.hometheaterblog....

Re: How to: Wall mounting a LCD or Plasma

bgreenway — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:15:05 -0000

Scott, LCD's are relatively light, I wouldn't worry too much if you only hit one stud, just anchor it on the other side with some sheetrock anchors and you'll be fine.

Re: Wall-Mounted Flat Screens: Hiding the Cable Box

bgreenway — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:56:03 -0000

Al, it really depends on the distance, if we're talking 20-35' then in my opinion yes it would be worth it. On the other hand if you're talking 45' or more (of total cable length, not just as the crow flies) then you might be better off with some sort of balun for HDMI connectivity.

Re: Blu-ray Review: Pinocchio

bgreenway — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:40:22 -0000

No doubt, I assume this is just the tip of the iceberg though. First it was Lucas and his never ending star wars revisions, then it was digitizing the guns in ET into walkie talkies, now grain. Yep, feeling older and older all the time.

Re: Knocked out by Natal

bgreenway — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:41:16 -0000

pteittinen, fair on all counts, although I'd say there are plenty xbox360 users who are quite content using their consoles as media extenders, its those users I would expect to drive Natal control integration forward, not necessarily the hardcore home theater enthusiasts. I don't recall where but I seem to remember seeing the claim that the 360 was the number one media center extender in-use by huge margin.

As to the dimly lit theaters, you know in a true home theater setting I would wholeheartedly agree, I also think the number of Xbox360's connected to "true" home theaters is pitifully low. But the low-light consideration is a good point and one I hadn't considered fully. That still leaves the voice integration but I suppose one could argue that a soundtrack at reference volumes would render that moot too, but then again who listens at reference volumes aside from us home theater freaks?

I guess my failing here (as evidenced by Bjarki's comment) was not clarifying that this type of technology, not necessarily Natal itself could really be a boon to home automation and system control. Clearly though we need a distinct shift from mashing buttons on remotes for that to happen, Natal's as good as example as any as to what we could gain from that shift.

Re: Knocked out by Natal

bgreenway — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:08:33 -0000

Chris a little skepticism is wise and I wouldn't be at all surprised if its not everything they promise at launch. I'm just fascinated by the idea and the fact they're this far along, plenty of time to hone and perfect.

Re: Knocked out by Natal

bgreenway — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:12:52 -0000

I'm pretty sure It wouldn't work with a flat, two-dimensional image, examples of biometrics are already in use today for things much more sophisticated than home security. Even so, sure that might not be the level of functionality everyone's comfortable with.

Re: New Surround Features from Dolby and THX

bgreenway — Wed, 27 May 2009 12:45:59 -0000

To date the best surround I've heard was from a 5.1 system, that had more to do with the quality of the speakers than anything else though. It does seem as if they got the cart in front of the horse on this one, hey guess you cant blame manufacturers for trying.

Re: Movie Posters with a Twist

bgreenway — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:43:31 -0000

Exactly what I thought as soon as I realized they weren't, guessing they would just be too expensive to recreate full scale.